Figure 2-11 Data plane architecture of the NE40E-X2
2.4.2 Introduction to the NPUI-20
The NPUI-20 has the bidirectional 20-Gbit/s forwarding capability, and all subcards switch data
through the NPUI-20.
You can install two NPUs into the chassis of the NE40E-X2. The NPUI-20 in slot 7 is connected
to the PICs in slots 3, 4, 5, and 6. The NPUI-20 in slot 8 is connected to the PICs in slots 9, 10,
11, and 12.
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